category planner

Softinc

SOFT's client, located in Waltham, MAis looking for a Category Buyer Planner for a long term contract assignment. The Buyer is responsible for daily strategic procurement operations within the aligned business area(s). Thepreole will assist the Category Manager and potentially a Senior Category Buyer in delivery of Category strategies, including planning and execution of strategic sourcing events through contract award and supporting lifecycle management. This will involve engaging and building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business, within procurement, and externally, to identify business needs and then ensuring we understand the supply chains so we can offer the best solutions. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Deliver multiple strategic sourcing events within portfolio, working with stakeholders to understand and challenge demand and ensure the best possible solutions.</li><li>Input into the sourcing strategy for allocated category and execute standardized strategic sourcing processes from market engagement through to award, ensuring goods/services are procured in a best-in-class manner that drives value.</li><li>Work with Contract Managers to ensure the successful delivery of contracted activities, identifying continuous improvement opportunities through engagement with suppliers and stakeholders, and maximizing value for money from contracts awarded.</li><li>Support the overall development and delivery of assigned category strategy and share best practice across other category teams.</li><li>Profile category characteristics and research supply markets, suppliers and assess trends, opportunities and risks feeding insights into the Global teams and Market and Supplier Development teams.</li><li>Delivering value by effectively managing tender events for key products and services required by the business.</li><li>Contribute to an effective forward planning process by identifying future requirements of supported areas and ensure robust forecasting is put in place that maximizes value of goods / services procured.</li><li>Scope and develop regional contractual agreements that meet the customer stakeholder requirements and expectations.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Experience of strategic sourcing and category management.</li><li>An understanding of project management principles and ideally evidence of managing multiple projects and consistently delivering outstanding results.</li><li>Ability to prepare for and to lead negotiations to deliver high value outcomes.</li><li>Ability to build and manage complex commercial assessment models to ensure delivery of value across a balanced scorecard.</li><li>Experience of contract development, including the ability to make recommendations and amendments to existing contracts as well as drafting new ones.</li><li>Degree or equivalent experience</li><li>2-5 years experience</li><li>ERP System</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $40.00 per hourExperience:<ul><li>ERP systems: 5 years (Required)</li><li>Deliver multiple strategic sourcing events : 5 years (Required)</li><li>daily strategic procurement operations: 5 years (Required)</li><li>strategic sourcing and category management.: 5 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Category Buyer Planner

<div>Who we are:
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun &amp; Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain. 
Role Summary:
The Assortment Planner will be responsible for managing seasonal assortments and driving category performance through strategic planning and execution in B&amp;M team. This role supports category management by aligning assortment strategies with market 
needs, business objectives and sales targets. A key focus will be on efficient stock management to optimize inventory levels, reduce markdowns, and maximize sell-through. The planner will support the Category Manager in the buying process &amp; develop targeted merchandising strategies aimed at achieving category sales and margin targets, while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful implementation across regions.<ul>
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Responsibilities 
1. Assortment Strategy Development 
<ul><li>Create and quantify channel specific assortment plans</li><li>Use historical data, trend insights and market analytics to inform product selection.</li><li>Review product lifecycle performance and recommend additions, deletions, or substitutions.</li><li>Conduct post-season reviews and share learnings with key stakeholders.</li></ul> 
2. Data analysis &amp; Forecasting 
<ul><li>Monitor and manage inventory levels to maintain healthy stock positions and reduce excess inventory.</li><li>Support Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning and execution in partnership with the buying team.</li><li>Forecast demand and adjust assortments to maximize on revenue and minimize markdowns.</li><li>Create distribution plans for new seasons; analyze and adjust store-wise and region-wise size allocations.</li><li>Collaborate with Merchandiser and Allocator to effectively deliver category targets.</li></ul></div><div>
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration 
<ul><li>Partner with Category manager, buyers and planners to align seasonal buys with assortment needs.</li><li>Collaborate with allocation and distribution teams to ensure correct product flow to stores or regions.</li></ul></div><div>
4.Technology &amp; tools 
<ul><li>Leverage planning software (e.g., SAP, JDA, Oracle Retail, or similar tools).</li><li>Use BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to create dashboards and reports.</li></ul></div>
People Management 
The Assortment planner is responsible for setting clear objectives and performance targets of the category with the category manager. This 
role involves actively guiding and providing direction to the Merchandiser and Allocator to effectively execute brand strategies. 
 
Functional / Technical Competencies 
The Assortment planner must demonstrate advanced competency in product planning, analysis, and forecasting. Proficiency in inventory management principles and executing inventory plans is essential. The incumbent should possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex product data sets. Expertise in business intelligence tools, Microsoft Office, and statistical analysis is required. The incumbent must exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate quantitative product analysis concepts clearly to diverse audiences. A strong understanding of retail operations, particularly within the sports retail sector, is highly advantageous.</div>

Assortment Planner

Chalhoub Group

What You'll Be Doing&nbsp;The Merchandise Planner will use a data-driven approach to optimize sales, margin and inventory in an omnichannel environment. They will forecast future seasonal demand at category subcategory level for each region, maximize sell-thru in-season by collaborating with key stakeholders: Commercial, Finance, Ecommerce and Buying. Responsible to lead the OTB working in collaboration with commercial, Finance,Ecommerce as well as other roles within Supply Chain.Key Responsibilities Define the sales plan and OTB by partnering with Buying, Finance, Retail, and Ecommerce business to develop the merchandise strategy, using data-driven input from sales trends, market conditions and supplier demands to drive profitable decision making. Monitor Inventory Aging and recommend actions on markdowns and liquidation to achieve inventory targets considering Category and Brand identity. Drive pricing strategy and plan seasonal markdowns by item to maximize sales and gross margin in collaboration with Buying and Retail. Assess and highlight risks and opportunities on sales, gross margin and inventory, based on supply or demand gaps, recommending possible solutions. Re-plan business in-season based on latest performance and present it to management with recommendations Develop and provide buying with category assortment recommendations plans by Channel / Region / Store which are aligned with the merchandise strategy and proactively suggest improvements to optimize revenue and profitability through what if Scenarios. Monitor inventory mix in each location and recommend seasonal stock transfers, if needed, in order to boost sales.What You ll Need To Succeed5 years' experience in planning for categories like handbags, women's shoes, and accessories.A bachelor's degree in supply chain or any related principle.Advanced Excel analytics skillsWhat We Can Offer YouWith us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.We Invite All Applicants to ApplyIt Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

Merchandise Planner - Tryano

Unilever

<div><div>ABOUT UNILEVER</div>
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people &ndash; we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don&rsquo;t believe in the &lsquo;one size fits all&rsquo; approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
The CSP Specialist plays a pivotal role in translating brand and category strategies into actionable commercial plans that drive mutual growth for the company and its customers. By leading the development of channel and customer-specific strategies, this role ensures the effective deployment of pricing, promotion, and assortment levers across the trade. Working cross-functionally with marketing, sales, finance and supply chain teams, the planner delivers data-driven insights, optimizes trade investments, and enables brilliant in-market execution. The role is central to aligning strategic intent with operational excellence, ensuring both brand equity and commercial performance are maximized. &gt;
JOB PURPOSE
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do &ndash; creating a better business and a better world. If you are someone who is passionate about leading business and see your strategies come alive on shelves&gt; then this role is just for you!
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE<ul><li>
&lt; Sales Data Analysis &amp; Reporting:</li><li>
Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance across categories</li><li>
Track sell-in and sell-out data from retail partners, e-commerce platforms, and distributors across Arabia</li><li>
Develop and maintain dashboards to visualize sales trends, seasonal demand shifts, and promotional campaign performance.</li><li>
Market &amp; Consumer Insights:</li><li>
Monitor market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity in the beauty and wellbeing category</li><li>
Provide insights into product performance by region, channel, and customer segment</li><li>
Identify emerging beauty trends and recommend product focus areas based on data-driven insights.</li><li>
Assist in setting sales targets by region, channel, and account, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.</li><li>
Promotional &amp; Campaign Analysis:</li><li>
Evaluate the effectiveness of promotions and in-store activations.</li><li>
Measure ROI of promotional activities and provide recommendations for future optimization.</li><li>
Track performance across key retail partner</li><li>
Cross-functional Collaboration:</li><li>
Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support executive decision-making.</li></ul>
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WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>
&lt; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Marketing, or a related field.</li><li>
2+ years of experience in a sales analyst or similar role.</li><li>
Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI</li><li>
Strong understanding of CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).</li><li>
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Skills<ul><li>
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>
Leadership<ul><li>
You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others &ndash; both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.</li><li>
As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.</li></ul><ul><li>
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors<ul><li>
PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner&rsquo;s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.</li><li>
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.</li><li>
CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.</li><li>
PURPOSE &amp; SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.</li><li>
AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.</li></ul></li></ul>
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their &lsquo;Whole Self&rsquo; to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.</div>

B&W Hair CSP Specialist

Trendyol Group

<div>
 
 
 About the Team
 
 
 
 
 
 
 At Trendyol Core Commerce, we build innovative, data-driven strategies that power sustainable growth and global expansion.
 
 
 From seller experience to new market launches, we turn insights into action&mdash;fast. Our cross-functional teams shape the future of commerce with bold ideas, real-time impact, and a deep sense of ownership. In a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we grow together &mdash; as individuals and as a team.
 
 
 
 
 
 In the
 
 Category Intelligence &amp; Planning role
 
 , you will work closely with category teams to stay on top of the needs of both sellers and customers. Your main goal will be to determine the core strategy for category teams to achieve their targets by closely monitoring campaign results and market trends. Automating and simplifying reports will also be critical in this role.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Work closely with Category, Growth, Marketplace teams to achieve monthly/annual targets,
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 Lead weekly trading meetings, identify root causes and opportunities to drive growth,
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 Analyse and interpret marketing data such as; view, conversion, basket size, search trends and give strategic direction to category,
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 Manage commercial forecasting studies based on seasonality and potential growth inline with company KPIs,
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 Monitor consumer and industry trends, present strategic insights in convincing figures,
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 Improve productivity by seeking out ways to automate and simplify manual processes.
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 Expected Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
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 University degree preferably in an analytical discipline, e.g. engineering or business,
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 Min. 3 years of Planning, Category, Product Management or Data Analyst experience,
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 Experience in Fashion/E-commerce is a plus.
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 High level of analytical and customer-oriented thinking,
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 Able to work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment,
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 Good command of English,
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 Very good knowledge of MS Office applications.
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 Data-driven decision-making: Proactive and curious, with a passion for exploring detail and using data to drive clarity and decision-making.
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 Strong communication skills: Able to convey complex ideas in a simple and impactful way, with a genuine and thoughtful communication style.
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 What We Offer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - Hybrid working model with flexibility:
 
 a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.
 
 
 
 - Customisable FlexBenefits budget:
 
 Adjust your daily meal allowance, choose your health insurance package (and extend it to your spouse or children), and pick from additional benefits like fuel support or Trendyol shopping credits.
 
 
 
 - Well-being support:
 
 Access to location-based in-house doctors, as well as psychologist and dietitian support, and HPV vaccination provision.
 
 
 
 - Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities:
 
 Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.
 
 
 
 - Responsibility from day one:
 
 Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
 
 
 
 - A diverse, international team:
 
 Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.
 
 
 
 - Opportunities to grow with the best:
 
 Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.
 
 
 
 - Meaningful connections beyond tasks:
 
 Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Take the Next Step
 
 
 
 If this role excites you, apply today, we look forward to taking the next step with you.
 
 
 Want to get to know the team better first? Explore our Career Website, LinkedIn, or YouTube to learn more about #LifeatTrendyol and how we work.
 
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Category Intelligence & Planning Professionals - NonFashion Category

Careem

<div><div>Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East &mdash; making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people&rsquo;s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires. 
Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region&rsquo;s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

We&rsquo;re now entering our next chapter &mdash; one powered by AI. We&rsquo;re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it&rsquo;s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems &mdash; we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.</div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the team</h3>

The Groceries team is on a mission to reinvent how people shop for everyday essentials across the region. Within this team, the Fresh &amp; Ultra Fresh vertical plays a pivotal role in driving selection, availability, and service experience for perishable goods. We are passionate about delivering high-quality produce and perishables with speed, accuracy, and reliability.
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What you&rsquo;ll do</h3>
<ul><li>Lead end-to-end supply planning for the F&amp;V Private Label category, ensuring optimal freshness and availability across stores.</li>
<li>Source high-quality F&amp;V products from multiple suppliers in the Riyadh wholesale market, balancing quality, cost, and reliability.</li>
<li>Build and maintain a stable and diversified supplier network to ensure continuous supply throughout the year.</li>
<li>Oversee the packing process to ensure all private-label produce meets Careem&rsquo;s quality, hygiene, and presentation standards.</li>
<li>Plan and coordinate the distribution and replenishment process from the packing site to all Careem stores, maintaining sufficient stock levels while minimizing waste.</li>
<li>Develop demand forecasts that incorporate seasonality, promotions, and historical sales trends.</li>
<li>Manage short shelf-life inventory with a focus on reducing wastage and markdowns.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with category, sourcing, and operations teams to align on demand, pricing, and logistics priorities.</li>
<li>Build and maintain tracking dashboards and reports to monitor supply chain KPIs, including fill rates, wastage, and freshness scores.</li>
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in sourcing, packing, and distribution efficiency. 
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What you&rsquo;ll need</h3>
<ul><li>3&ndash;5 years of experience in supply planning, sourcing, or demand planning &mdash; ideally within fresh food, F&amp;V, grocery, or retail industries.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of perishable supply chains, shelf-life dynamics, and quality control processes.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with sourcing from local F&amp;V markets and managing supplier relationships.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with SQL, BI tools, or ERP systems is a plus.</li>
<li>Strong coordination skills to manage cross-functional stakeholders (sourcing, warehouse, last-mile, and category).</li>
<li>Highly analytical, proactive, and adaptable in fast-changing market environments.</li>
<li>Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.</li> 
</ul>
What we&rsquo;ll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:
<ul>
<li>Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.</li>
<li>Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.</li>
<li>Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.</li>
<li>Work 4 days a week in office &amp; 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)</li>
<li>Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.</li></ul></div></div>

Supply Planning Lead – Fruits & Vegetables

Majid Al Futtaim

ROLE SUMMARY The Planner supports the Senior Planner and Planning Manager to effectively analyze multi-dimensional plans including sales trends, gross margin and inventory partnering with the Buying and Store teams to maximize retail profits. The role controls delivery, allocation and replenishment activities in line with agreed range and allocation plans to identify and action opportunities for optimizing sales and stock holding . ROLE PROFILE <ul> <li>Accountable for the right products / stock to be available in the right quantities at the right place at the right time.</li> <li>Responsible for monitoring line and product category performance ensuring stock is kept at optimum levels.</li> <li>Plan collection s clearance and end of season markdown for achievement of sell through to be in line with the margin expectations of the business.</li> <li>Track and understand customer profiles, trends and preferences to make sound product/stock decisions meeting customer expectations</li> <li>Develop and maintain strong inter and intra departmental relationships for open and effective sharing of information and follow up actions</li> <li>Monitor Warehouse service levels and work with Logistics to track shipments and timely delivery of stock transfers</li> <li>Create hindsight reports highlight performance against plan by producing a weekly sales, stock and intake summary (WSSI).</li> </ul>

Planner - Fashion

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